Council Standing Committees

Council Standing Committees are long-term or permanent committees made up of two Councilmembers.

They must comply with all noticing and posting provisions required under the Ralph M. Brown Act (Govt. Code section 54950, et seq.). They are not required to schedule regular meetings, however, if they do establish a regular meeting schedule, or if they schedule a special meeting, agenda postings are required for each meeting. These meetings are open to the public.

Business Liaison 

Councilmembers David Zito & Jewel Edson

Established October 26, 2005 via Resolution 2005-146, the purpose of the Business Liaison Committee is to coordinate and communicate with the Chamber of Commerce, Cedros Merchants Associations, and Village walk (Highway 101) Association on City/Business issues. This Committee has established a regular quarterly meeting schedule for the 3rd Monday of the month on a quarterly basis at 5:00 p.m. (January, April, July, October).

Fire Department Governance & Organizational Evaluation 

Councilmembers Jewel Edson & Jill MacDonald

Established January 25, 2017, this committee explores and evaluates potential fire department governance and organizational structural opportunities, possibly with other participating entities involved in the Agreement for Cooperative (Fire) Management Services.

Highway 101 & Cedros Ave Development 

Mayor Lesa Heebner & Councilmember Jewel Edson

Established May 23, 2007 via Resolution 2007-059, this committee coordinates and communicates with the Highway 101 Village Walk Association regarding funding mechanisms to revitalize the Highway 101 corridor, address landscape issues in these areas, and review general business development. This Committee meets as needed.

Parks & Recreation 

Councilmembers David Zito & Jewel Edson

Established February 9, 2011 via Resolution 2011-023, this committee acts as a liaison to the Parks & Recreation Citizen Commission to discuss issues that will come before Council; to consider work plan tasks, impact fees, use of the Parks and Recreation reserve account, and long and short term objectives. This Committee meets as needed.

Public Arts 

Mayor Heebner & Councilmember Jewel Edson

Established October 26, 2005 via Resolution 2005-146, this committee acts as a liaison to the Public Arts Citizen Commission to consider work plan tasks associated with public arts such as the Public Art Master Plan, Temporary Art Installations, Art Gallery, and other public arts projects that will come before Council. This committee meets as needed.

School Relations 

Councilmembers Kristi Becker & Jill MacDonald

Established January 10, 2007 via Resolution 2007-011, this committee handles relations with San Dieguito Union High School District, Solana Beach School District and private schools located within the Solana Beach boundaries. This Committee has established a regular quarterly meeting schedule for the 1st Thursday of the month on a quarterly basis 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. (March, June, September, December).

Solana Beach - Del Mar Relations

Mayor Lesa Heebner & Councilmember Jewel Edson

Established September 27, 2017 via Resolution 2017-148, this committee discusses and address items of mutual interest to each city. This Committee meets as needed.

Below are some links to governing or establishing policies for Board, Committees & Commissions :

• Resolution 2005-133 (10-26-2005) Establishing Policy Governing Council Committees. Resolution
• 2008-022 (01-23-2008) Council Policy 2 Appointments to Boards, Committees, Commissions
• Council Policy No. 2 Appointments to Boards, Committees, Commissions